CLINICAL PROFILE OF MAXILLO FACIAL FRACTURES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN UTTAR PRADESH

Abstract

Introduction- Trauma from external causes poses one of the greatest challenges for public health services in different parts of the world. Maxillofacial fractures are the most common outcome of trauma. Several factors which are contributing to these can be managed well after careful examination of the clinical profile of the patients. Aim - This study was done to find the clinical profile of maxilla facial fractures in a tertiary care hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Materials and methods -A retrospective study was conducted in Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, SRMS IMS from May 2016 - October 2018. Medical records of 53 patients in and around west Uttar Pradesh with maxillofacial injuries admitted in our hospital were studied. Results –Males in age group in 20-40 yr were mostly involved in RTA which was most common cause of fmaxillofacial injuries. Fracture mandible was the most commonly fractured bone. Conclusion - There has to be strict regulations installed by the government to ensure compliance of rules regarding use of seat belts while driving and use of helmet while riding two-wheeler. Better compliance of traffic rules is an important factor in reducing the incidents of this trauma. KEYWORDS -Maxillofacial trauma, RTA , Fracture mandible